interfere
/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
verb
- To get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed, often causing problems.
- Please don't interfere while I'm trying to work.
- My mother-in-law is always interfering in our parenting decisions.
- The government should not interfere with the free market.
- To prevent something from happening or working correctly; to cause a delay or problem.
- A bad internet connection can interfere with video calls.
- Loud music from the party interfered with my ability to study.
- The storm interfered with our travel plans.
- In sports, to illegally block or hinder an opponent.
- The referee called a foul because the player interfered with the shot.
- He interfered with the runner by stepping in his path.
- The defender was penalized for interfering with the receiver.